Logs to Lumber: Alaskan Chainsaw Milling



A detailed look at the basic steps of chainsaw milling.
Part 1 of 2: Creating the cant.
Part 2: Finishing the job: https://youtu.be/9tYQv7cUxPw

Info on the plates and rails used in this video.

5/32″ x 2″ x 2″ steel tubing, bought locally.
The end plates are 1/4″ x 12″ x 5″. The notches for the rails are about 1-3/4″ deep so that the 2″ rails sit a bit proud. These were cut locally by a metal fabricator.

The mill used is a Granberg Alaskan Mk IV Chainsaw Mill, available at:
https://granberg.com/product-category/alaskan-mill/

Granberg Affiliation – Updated 2021
This video was made with no affiliation to Granberg, but thanks to your views and support, we are now a Granberg Ambassador! Thank you!

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